Organizations that provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families (e.g., organizations that provide family counseling, substance abuse services, employment assistance and services for at-risk youth).

Includes:

Social welfare organizations.

NTEE broader category

Human Services

Private nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to support the personal and social development of individuals and families; provide care, protection and supervision; and enhance the individual

Includes:

organizations that provide a broad range of social services to individuals or families, even though specific programs operated within those agencies may be classified elsewhere (e.g., American Red Cross, YMCAs, YWCAs, YMHAs, YWHAs); family service agencies; shelters and aftercare programs for victims of domestic violence; organizations that provide direct social services to children and adolescents (e.g., adoption and foster care services, child day care); personal social services; travelers aid; residential, custodial care facilities and services for individuals unable to live independently due to physical and developmental disabilities, age or physical infirmity; and programs that promote general independent functioning, living of individuals (e.g., retarded citizens associations, guide dog services for people with disabilities).